George Washington (American Statesman)

Among the recent spate of books on Washington, this reprint of the 1898 Houghton Mifflin edition stands out as a 19th century perspective on the first US president. Lodge (1850-1924), who served as a legislator, offers a timely biography for "an age in which politicians abound but statesman are all too rare" (per the foreword writer). Illustrations include famous paintings of Washington. The index is exceptionally detailed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR